Export Sales Manager

Servet Şekerleme is a well-established food company operating across manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce channels. As part of our international growth strategy, we are looking for an experienced Export Sales Manager to help build and expand our export business. This role is not focused on managing an existing customer portfolio. Instead, it is a growth-oriented position responsible for developing export markets, acquiring new customers, building commercial partnerships, and contributing to the establishment of scalable export processes. Key Responsibilities Develop new export customers, distributors, and business partnerships Identify and pursue new market opportunities across global markets Build and manage relationships with retail chains, distributors, and wholesalers Lead business development activities for private label customers Represent the company at international trade fairs and industry events Manage lead follow-up and conversion activities after trade fairs Oversee sample, quotation, pricing, and contract processes Coordinate export operations from order receipt through final delivery Manage customs procedures, export documentation, and logistics coordination Work closely with production, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution Prepare regular reports on sales performance, customer activities, orders, shipments, and collections Contribute to the continuous improvement and structuring of export processes Qualifications Minimum 8 years of experience in export sales and international business development Experience in the food, FMCG, or consumer goods industries is highly preferred Proven track record of developing new markets and acquiring international customers Hands-on experience managing export operations end-to-end Strong knowledge of customs procedures, international trade regulations, and logistics Experience representing a company at international trade fairs and converting leads into business opportunities Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills Commercially minded, proactive, and results-oriented Fluent in English Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months In this role, success will be measured by tangible progress in the following areas: Acquiring new export customers and business partners Establishing a structured customer tracking and reporting system Converting trade fair leads into qualified sales opportunities and customers Building scalable and sustainable export operations and processes Expanding into new countries, channels, and customer segments Strengthening Servet Şekerleme's international presence and commercial network If you are excited about building export markets, creating new business opportunities, and playing a key role in an ambitious growth journey, we would be pleased to hear from you. This position is based in Fethiye, Muğla. We welcome applications from candidates currently residing in Fethiye or willing to relocate and become part of our international growth journey.